PM Modi Urges Peace in Call with Netanyahu After Israeli Strikes on Iran.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said he shared India’s concerns over escalating tensions in West Asia during a phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The conversation came hours after Israel launched major strikes targeting Iran’s nuclear facilities, ballistic missile factories, and military leadership.
“I shared India’s concerns and emphasised the need for early restoration of peace and stability in the region,” Modi wrote on X (formerly Twitter).
India had earlier expressed that it is “deeply concerned” about the worsening situation between Iran and Israel, and said it was “closely monitoring” developments. The government also appealed to both countries to avoid further escalation.
The Israeli offensive — dubbed Operation Rising Lion — is being described as the most significant attack on Iran since the 1980s Iran-Iraq war. Dozens of sites, including Iran’s main uranium enrichment facility and key missile locations, were struck. Iranian state-affiliated outlet Nournews claimed at least 78 people were killed in Tehran.
Netanyahu said Israeli forces had struck at the “heart of Iran’s nuclear enrichment program,” and called the operation a “decisive moment” in Israel’s history. He also indicated the campaign would be prolonged to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon.
In a broader diplomatic push, Netanyahu has spoken to several world leaders, including German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and French President Emmanuel Macron. He is yet to speak with US President Donald Trump, who has issued a strong warning to Iran and reaffirmed support for Israel.
“The US has the most lethal weapons in the world, and many of them are with Israel,” Trump said, urging Iran to “make a deal.” As tensions mount, India has once again called for restraint and de-escalation — echoing its longstanding position of diplomacy over conflict.
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